Leisure Centre for Shropshire Hotel

Client: Host Computer Services

Location: Shifnal, Shropshire

Haughton Hall is a Grade 2 listed building set in 38 acres of Shropshire countryside. When Managing Director Jim Dunkley decided to provide leisure facilities for his hotel and corporate training centre, he knew there could be problems obtaining planning permission for the new building.

Pinelog's in-house architects first took feature details from the hotel and other outbuildings, including a Georgian coach house, and incorporated these into the design of the new building.

A 15 metres long by 6 metres wide swimming pool with integral spa and children's pool is located to the left of the building whilst a fully equipped gymnasium is to the right. A steam room, sauna, solarium and beauty therapy room complete the range of facilities available. The Centre is accessible to all - people with mobility difficulties have no problem entering or moving around the leisure centre.

Pinelog was responsible for all aspects of the building including landscaping, laying a brick paving linking the centre to the hotel, plumbing, electrical and heating services, floor coverings and the environmental control systems.

In conclusion Jim Dunkley says: "The building is a credit to Pinelog and all those involved. It is a positive asset to our business and invokes nothing but praise from our guests. Membership has been taken up by many local people which is contributing significantly to the financial returns of the centre."